Cupertino is struggling with the divisive problem of dogs, or, more specifically, dog parks and the question -- how should pooches be allowed to run free? Cupertino City staff recommend dog parks not be surrounded by neighborhoods -- after all, what self respecting dog would want to walk to the park when they could hop in a car for a drive? The issue will be continued for further discussion in January with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Watch Dog's vote --parks for my brethren.